Alito Alessi’s quote “All bodies speak. Everyone has a story to tell,” sums up the philosophy of MoMo Mixed Ability Dance Theatre. Bringing together artists with and without disability, the Alberta company creates initiatives and dance-theatre performances that remove barriers. In 2012, with Canada Council support, MoMo organized a conference for companies integrating the practices of differently abled participants. Its goal: to build a strong national network…

Realwheels Theatre’s production of Whose Life is it Anyway? has been nominated for six Jessie awards as part of the 32nd annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards. Realwheels is a Vancouver-based, professional theatre company that produces performances that deepen the audience’s understanding of the disability experience.